Category Archives: Active Living
Engaging in regular physical activity is one of the most important things that people of all ages can do to improve their health.
Providence St. Joseph Medical Center Diabetes Prevention Classes
According to the Montana Department of Health and Human Services, about 65,000 Montana adults aged 18 and older reported having diagnosed diabetes in 2016. The […]
Continue readingProfile of the Week: Montana Diabetes Programs
The DPHHS Montana Diabetes Program is committed to reducing diabetes related disease and death rates, preventing type 2 diabetes among Montanans at high risk, and […]
Continue readingMontana BACI: Building Active Communities Initiative
Obesity and sedentary lifestyles are major contributors to chronic disease for both adults and children. In 2011, nearly two-thirds (60%) of Montana adults were overweight […]
Continue readingRoundup Memorial Health Fair
Each year, Roundup Memorial Healthcare hosts a community health fair in Roundup, MT to promote healthy eating, physical activity, health services, and other local health […]
Continue readingBACI Success Story: Red Lodge, MT
Red Lodge, MT Red Lodge, MT, is located in south-central Montana and has a population of 2,237. Red Lodge is known for it’s great downtown […]
Continue readingAmerican Cancer Society: Relay for Life
Relay For Life is the signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Relay is staffed and coordinated by volunteers in thousands of communities […]
Continue readingBike for Shelter
Watson Children’s Shelter along with the event’s premier sponsor, Montana Rail Link, are so excited to be celebrating 18 years of Bike for Shelter on […]
Continue readingShape Up Montana
Shape Up Montana February 1 – May 1, 2018 Registration Begins January 1, 2018 Ready to get back into shape after the holidays? The Shape […]
Continue readingMarcus Daly Memorial Hospital Health Classes
Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital provides many free classes that highlight different health and wellness topics. One of the classes they feature is a Weekly Bereavement Support […]
Continue readingQuit Cold Turkey Trot
The Montana Tobacco Use Prevention Program is joining forces with the American Cancer Society for this year’s Great American Smokeout. This annual event challenges smokers […]
Continue readingShelby Schools Parent-Teacher Conference Wellness Fair
Toole County Health Department is partnering with several community organizations to host a Wellness Fair during Parent-Teacher Conferences at the Shelby Elementary School. This is […]
Continue readingChicks ‘n Chaps
Chicks ‘n Chaps began in Missoula 11 years ago as a way to bring local women together to raise money that would stay in the local […]
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